Coach:

Melanie Duffner

Where is she from?

Duffner attended St. Joseph’s in Kimmswick before moving to Mehlville.

Where did she go to college?

She went to college at Southwest MO State University

How long has she been at Windsor?

This is Duffner’s 12th year at Windsor.

What is her athletic background?

She played soccer and softball for St. Joseph’s, and was a cheerleader and baseball statistician at Mehlville. She also coached high school cheerleading at Lindbergh for four years.

What is her favorite thing about coaching?

Her favorite thing is watching the girls make the build come together, which is incredibly satisfying.

What is her proudest moment as a coach/teacher?

She was very proud of her Leadership group when they earned the Missouri Gold Award for Student Council. She was also thrilled when the 2017 Spirit Squad girls mastered a new build called the “split lift.”

Who is in her family?

She and her husband,Brian, have a son named Jake. They are very active. Brian will be competing in an Ironman competition in November, and Jake has a third-degree brown belt in karate and is a competitive swimmer.

What is her favorite movie & food?

Her favorite movie is Glory, and her favorite food is pizza from Dewey’s.